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Will Changes to Public Consumption Rules Affect Texas’ Open Container Ban?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Open Container Violation

There is still some confusion regarding the scope of Texas open container laws. Some people believe that it is illegal… Continue reading Will Changes to Public Consumption Rules Affect Texas’ Open Container Ban?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime

In a criminal trial, the prosecution’s job is to prove that the defendant committed the alleged offense. The objective is… Continue reading Can Prosecutors Introduce a Defendant’s Porn Collection as Evidence of Sexual Assault?

DWI Accident & Intoxication Manslaughter A DWI accident will always draw the attention of law enforcement. If an innocent person… Continue reading Judge Denies “Traumatic Brain Injury” Defense for Blood Draw Consent

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI

When a police officer has probable cause to believe that drunk driving has occurred, the officer may ask the suspect… Continue reading Who Is Allowed to Conduct a Blood Draw in a DWI Case?

One of the cardinal rules of criminal law is that police must normally obtain a warrant before conducting a search.… Continue reading Do Police Need a 2nd Warrant to Test A DWI Blood Sample?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence

Although we often associate domestic violence with acts involving a spouse or romantic partner, in fact, Texas law provides enhanced… Continue reading Domestic Violence Is Not Exclusive to Marital or Romantic Relationships

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Traffic Offenses

When you receive a traffic ticket in Texas, you have the right to contest that ticket in court. These cases… Continue reading The Role of a Jury in Dealing With Contested Traffic Tickets

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime

The U.S. Constitution generally prohibits warrantless police searches of a suspect’s property. There are, however, multiple exceptions to this general… Continue reading Can Police Search My Luggage Without a Warrant If I’m Arrested at the Airport?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense

Before police may lawfully start to question a criminal suspect, they must advise that suspect of their constitutional rights–namely, the… Continue reading What Happens When a Criminal Suspect Does Not Fully Understand Their Rights in a Police Interrogation?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar Crime

Many white collar crimes involve some form of identity theft or fraud. For example, in Texas it is a Class… Continue reading Impersonating a Peace Officer Lands Fort Bend County Man in Jail for 6 Months